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A Unique Look at the National Cathedral Under Construction in 1925

Take a look back in time with these two photos from April 2nd, 1925, showing the National Cathedral under construction. Unique views of the interior and exterior of the structure are included.
Army jeep containing soldiers on 9th Street with civilian car next to it. There is a sign over a storefront on the corner of the street which reads "SABIN'S 9TH & U RECORDS". Shows the northwest corner of the 9th and U Street (Scurlock Studio Records, ca. 1905-1994, Archives Center, National Museum of American History)
custom house in Alexandria
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This is an old photo from April 2nd, 1925, showing the National Cathedral under construction.

The National Cathedral
The National Cathedral

Source: Library of Congress

And here’s one of the interior under construction.

The National Cathedral
The National Cathedral

Source: Library of Congress

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